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Short Mountain Cove
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Keota · Oklahoma · Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool |
| Location | Keota · Oklahoma · Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool |
| Sites | 42 public sites counted from the federal listing — 41 standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 43 of 42 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 43 of 42 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 42 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 42 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 06:00 PM · Out 04:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 42 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | N/A |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-16.
From the official listing
Overview Short Mountain Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.
Recreation With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.
Facilities Short Mountain Cove contains 42 campsites, 2 playgrounds, a basketball goal, boat ramp and courtesy dock.
Natural Features Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.
Trip Card — Short Mountain Cove
Keota · Oklahoma · Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Keota · Oklahoma · Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 43 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 42 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10035281 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.